Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geosciences – University of Algarve |HigherJobz

About Position / Job

The University of Algarve, Portugal, is offering a Scientific Research Fellowship (BIPD 081/2025) in Geosciences, under the COASTHazar Project focusing on Coastal Hazards, Climate Change Impacts, and Adaptation. This postdoctoral grant provides an exciting opportunity for researchers with a PhD in Marine, Earth, or Environmental Sciences and experience in marine/coastal systems.

The successful candidate will work at the IDL pole (Instituto D. Luís) in Faro, supervised by Professors Joaquim Luís and Óscar Ferreira. The project involves integration of topo-bathymetric surveys, wave data analysis, nearshore morphodynamic modelling (XBeach & SWaN), and coastal sediment dynamics. This 12-month fellowship offers a monthly allowance of €1851, renewable according to the University of Algarve Research Grant Regulations, and provides international exposure and advanced research experience in coastal geosciences.

Position / Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (Scientific Research Fellowship)
Institution: University of Algarve
Department: Instituto D. Luís (IDL)
Research Field: Geosciences – Coastal Hazards, Climate Change Impacts
Location: Faro, Portugal
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Start Date (Anticipated): 2 March 2026
Working Hours: Not specified
Monthly Allowance: €1851
Required Degree: PhD

Research Area:

Coastal geosciences and marine systems
Morphodynamic modelling of extreme events
Topo-bathymetric data integration and analysis
Coastal wave dynamics and seabed interaction modelling

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Marine, Earth, or Environmental Sciences
MSc in Marine and Coastal Systems or similar
Experience in wave reanalysis, topo-bathymetric datasets, and XBeach/SWaN modelling

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in morphodynamic modelling of extreme coastal events
Publications in high-impact journals on coastal dynamics
Skills in coastal sediment and nearshore dynamics analysis

Key Responsibilities

Integrate national and global topo-bathymetric survey data
Analyse local, regional, and global wave datasets
Determine the depth of closure and model wave-seabed interactions
Contribute to new predictive methods for coastal hazards
Produce reports, technical documents, and digital datasets

Application Process

How to Apply:

Applications must include:

Official identification or residence permit
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic qualifications
Other relevant supporting documents
Duly signed application form addressed to the President of the Evaluation Panel

Submission Method:

By email to Óscar Ferreira: oferreir@ualg.pt (mention Notice No. 081/2025)
By post to: Óscar Ferreira, University of Algarve, Campus of Gambelas, FCT, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal

Required Documents: